Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 8 corn tortillas - (6" dia)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 cup beer - (to 1 1/4)
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets cut 1"-wide strips
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup tomato salsa
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup guacamole (optional)
• 1/4 pound grated or shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 lime cut into eighths

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk in beer to form a smooth batter.

In a medium saucepan, heat oil, at least 1-inch deep, to 375 degrees. Dust fish with remaining flour, and dip each piece into the batter, coating completely. Fry fish in batches for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Warm tortillas, wrapped in paper towels, in microwave on high for 15 to 30 seconds.

Combine sour cream and mayonnaise and spread 1 tablespoon on each tortilla. Top each with salsa, 1/4 cup shredded cabbage, fish, guacamole, Cheddar cheese, and squeeze of lime.

This recipe yields 4 servings.